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title: "Multi-Primary Reference Mixtures (PRM) System"
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# Multi-Primary Reference Mixtures (PRM) System

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53a6d6a4-eaee-421f-a4c2-daf975d93d68

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the awarding phase for the procurement process titled "Multi-Primary Reference Mixtures (PRM) System", which falls under the Research services category (CPV: 73110000). The procurement involves mapping the commercialisation strategy for Multi-PRM technology in the UK and selected overseas markets. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with DSIT based in Salford serving as the buying organisation. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13th January 2026, the contract starting on 2nd February 2026, and concluding on 24th April 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £34,800, caters to a diverse range of delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and others.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for businesses focused on technological research and development within and beyond the UK. Particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises, it encourages companies capable of devising innovative commercialisation strategies for research-based products. Businesses that specialise in mapping market strategies and those with experience in international markets would find competing in such tenders advantageous. Ventures poised to contribute robust business models and devise strategic value propositions for cutting-edge technologies, like Venturebright Ltd, the successful supplier for this contract, are notably well-suited for similar opportunities.

## Notice

The overall aim of this project is to produce a detailed development plan, mapping the route to market for the Multi-PRM technology, with a focus on both the UK and three identified priority overseas markets. This plan should take into account competing technologies, feedback obtained from key stakeholders, to devising an appropriate commercialisation strategy, a business model and value proposition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42d36b3d-1309-4f1b-95c5-f77180b46613 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DSIT |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VENTUREBRIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42d36b3d-1309-4f1b-95c5-f77180b46613

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42d36b3d-1309-4f1b-95c5-f77180b46613
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fddbf8f-9e6b-4e15-8659-f6f4ae953146
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